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Soap Making 101: How Each Bar Is Made

Indi's Soap · 2026-06-18

A plain-language look at saponification, curing, and why patience matters.

Saponification, simply

Soap happens when oils meet an alkali. The reaction turns fats into soap and glycerin. Once it's complete, there's no lye left — just soap.

The cure

After pouring, bars rest for weeks. Curing lets water evaporate, making a harder, longer-lasting bar that's gentler on skin.

Cut, cured, wrapped

Every bar is cut, cured, and wrapped by hand here. The unglamorous waiting is what makes the rest work.